The poll found the Austin Democrat with a surprising edge
Published
July 29, 2026 6:00AM (EDT)
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a press conference at the Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue on July 22, 2026 in Austin, Texas. The discussion comes as data centers have emerged as a major political issue in Texas, with Gov. Greg Abbott calling for stronger oversight of their expansion. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
This article originally appeared on The Texas Tribune.









